Introduction: The S15 season is over, and it's believed that the vast majority of players have been paying attention to the recent clashes. The LCK KeSPA Cup was highly intense, culminating in T1's 3-2 victory over HLE to secure the team's inaugural KeSPA Cup championship. Prior to this, Faker had never made it to the finals. After this event, Faker also earned a rather niche nickname: 'Soft-footed Shrimp in Small Tournaments.' The most talked-about player might be Peyz, as T1 finally has an AD player proficient with Zeri. Many fans joked that if Xiao Lübu missed out on his Asian Games spot because of this, it would be quite embarrassing.

Faker’s Most Uncommon Nickname

Most players are quite familiar with Faker. Recognized as the world's number one, his overall performance over the years has been outstanding. He consistently maintains top-tier competitive levels at every World Championship, dominating mid lane like a god, winning three consecutive World Finals titles, making him an unsurpassable figure. However, in recent matches, Faker was given a very niche nickname, which is more of a playful tease from fans. After all, no one can stay at peak intensity all the time; it’s important to relax when needed.

During this LCK entertainment match, T1 surpassed their best historical result by winning the KeSPA Cup. Surprisingly, this was Faker’s first time winning this trophy after so many years. Yet, before the trophy ceremony, the staff removed the cup, leaving an awkward Faker and Oner standing there. From the outcome, it was positive, but throughout the match, Faker appeared very relaxed and didn’t show much tension. Whether winning or losing, it seemed not to affect him deeply. Meanwhile, Peyz truly made an impact in the finals against HLE.

Especially in the deciding game, Peyz’s Zeri was explosive in the bot lane, even securing a pseudo-pentakill with the cat at 18 minutes. Honestly, it seemed HLE wasn’t playing very seriously. For top-tier LCK teams, a 22-minute game finish is unlikely; they usually avoid fights when at a disadvantage. This might relate to coach Redmi and jungler Kanavi, both of whom studied in the LPL and may have brought back some aggressive tactics. Some players even joked that TES might have been wrongly blamed since they apparently allowed two traitors back into their ranks.

After the match, Faker earned a new nickname: 'Soft-footed Shrimp in Small Tournaments.' Whenever he enters entertainment matches, his rhythm isn’t very stable, sometimes even getting solo killed. Unlike LPL’s Knight, their playstyles feel quite opposite. Of course, everyone knows this is just teasing Faker. Lee Sang-hyeok is globally acknowledged as the number one League of Legends player. His six World Finals championships prove his personal skill and leadership. Despite teammates changing repeatedly, he still easily wins. It seems Peyz might fulfill his dream next season.

Farewell Thoughts

It’s surprising someone could have such a niche nickname — 'Soft-footed Shrimp in Small Tournaments' but stands tall in major events. So, T1 won this KeSPA Cup, but the final felt very different from typical LCK matches. Normally, they would drag key games beyond 30 minutes, but this time the play was very aggressive, constantly engaging in fights even when behind. Perhaps they wanted to test the limits of their team coordination.

What do you, the viewers, think about this situation?